By Nate Gilgeous
Baltimore Watchdog Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday submitted a $1.08 billion supplemental budget for 2022 that expands critical assistance programs, restores key funding to transportation infrastructure projects, and increases funding for colleges and universities that serve minorities.
Hogan’s budget contains more than $275 million for higher education and community colleges, more than $230 million for capital transportation projects, and more than $258 million for rental assistance, including eviction prevention and rent relief.
“More than half a billion dollars has been dedicated to helping renters in need since the beginning of the pandemic,” Hogan said. “With one of the strongest eviction moratoriums in the nation in place, we have been able to help Marylanders stay in their homes. This relief is another essential part of bringing back economic security for thousands of residents.”
“Kenneth C. Holt, secretary of the Department of Housing and Community Develop said that the governor’s supplemental budget will ensure that this relief will be distributed in an equitable manner to those across the state who need it most.
“This forthcoming rental support builds on more than $100 million of state, local, and federal funds that were allocated for rental assistance and eviction prevention last year,” Holt said.
The supplemental budget was submitted to the Legislature as an amendment to the governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022, which provides a record $7.5 billion for K-12 education, historic tax and stimulus relief for families and small businesses, and full funding of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.